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Charged after an arrest by Z Selph? 56.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Z Selph
Fairfax City
56.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
43.3%
Convicted
82
Cases
84th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
82 cases · 2025

If Z Selph filed your case in Fairfax City, here's what the data shows: 56.7% of their 82 cases were dismissed, and 43.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 84% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (45 cases, 53.1% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (18 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 82 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax City District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 45 53.1%
Traffic Infraction 18 36.4%
Larceny / Theft Guide 11 55.6%

Other Officers in Fairfax City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Bates 832 45.5%
W J Lawlor 704 35.1%
D Poore 623 14.3%
M D Anderson 318 36.7%
C Zurbach 250 18.3%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving Z Selph have a 56.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 82 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 84% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Z Selph include Other (45 cases), Traffic Infraction (18 cases), Larceny / Theft (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Larceny / Theft cases involving Z Selph in Fairfax City, 55.6% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fairfax City.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 82 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

56.7% of this officer's cases in Fairfax City are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.